On Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals …
Stu Cowan: Scouts listed to attend the Canadiens-Capitals game: Nashville Predators, Washington Capitals, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, San Jose Sharks, Chicago Blackhawks and Ottawa Senators.
On Scouting the Dallas Stars and Chicago Blackhawks …
Sean Shapiro: Scouts listed to attend the Stars – Blackhawks game: Montreal Canadiens, Columbus Blue Jackets, Arizona Coyotes and Carolina Hurricanes.
Sean Shapiro: Coyotes GM John Chayka was on the list to attend the Stars-Blackhawks game.
On the Dallas Stars and Chicago Blackhawks …
Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: There has been some trade speculation that Patrick Sharp could be traded at the deadline, with the Chicago Blackhawks a possibility. Sharp has heard his name in rumors before and is not letting it change his focus.
“Honestly, a couple of years ago it probably would have set me off more than it has this year. Going through the stuff with the Hawks has made more experienced. I don’t get too fired up,” said Sharp, who will visit with some of his former teammates this weekend. “I’m committed to Dallas, excited to be a Star and we have a chance to make a run. That’s what I’m thinking about. The other outside stuff isn’t in my control and doesn’t affect me.”
On the Colorado Avalanche …
Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 590 talking about the Colorado Avalanche and how they are open for business.
“They’ve got some rentals. John Mitchell’s a rental, the former Maple Leaf. I’m curious to see where Iginla ends up. A guy like Fedor Tyutin. Rene Bourque. Those guys are probably going to go.
“And then there’s still the Duchenes and the Landeskogs. They’re trying to hit grand slams with those.
“So those guys are out there. Everybody knows they’re out there. We’ll wait to see when get to the point where somebody actually decides to pull the trigger.”
